Chapter 46

Selena is a delicate and charming flower, tender and alluring, and on the verge of blooming. Zhou Yi very much wanted to spend such an evening with this adorable girl. Unfortunately, it wasn't the right time.

Tonight was destined to be a busy night, but this busyness wasn't for the billionaire Zhou Yi; it was for the superhero Dawn Knight. As he had agreed with Chadnomas, the vampire empire was destined to fall before the next dawn, whether at the hands of Chadnomas or his own. He would never allow a vampire grand duke, who could potentially create new monsters, to exist in this world, especially after he had once plotted against him.

After bidding farewell to Selena and persuading her to stay safely in her new home, Zhou Yi transformed into the Dawn Knight once again and flew towards the vampire's lair under the cover of night. He needed to monitor the development of events from start to finish, as this was a serious matter. Even the slightest mistake could have a significant impact on human society.

Although the Strategic Defense and Logistics Bureau was the human defense against supernatural events, to be honest, Zhou Yi didn't trust those people. To be more precise, he didn't trust any institution associated with bureaucracy, no matter how good they sounded on the surface.

As soon as it got dark, he quietly set out under the cover of night. However, he didn't appear at the castle of Makinos but stood atop a skyscraper. For him, the outcome of the battle between the vampires and the mutants didn't matter much. He only needed to ensure that no humans were caught up in the war at the beginning and that the cleanup was handled properly at the end.

So he silently observed from this vantage point, watching every move of Chadnomas and his mutants until they entered the arena of this performance. He had already considered this place the center of the show, where the prince's revenge would soon unfold.

Chadnomas, eager to perform his revenge, didn't keep Zhou Yi waiting long. As the crowd on the streets thinned, they began to move. Perhaps due to Chadnomas's restraint, the mutants were unusually obedient, clinging to walls or moving in the shadows of the streets. Despite the hundreds of mutants in action, they didn't attract any human attention, which surprised Zhou Yi and made him even more confident in his decision.

The mutants must not survive until tomorrow's sunrise.

However, one thing was strange: the Blade Warrior was not present. Given his character, if he said he would do something, he would. Unless something unpredictable had happened. Thinking of this, a shadow of concern crossed Zhou Yi's face. This event didn't seem as easy as he had imagined.

There was no time to look for the Blade Warrior; the current situation was more important. He had to closely monitor the mutants' movements and ensure they were all heading to the battlefield.

Chadnomas led the mutants at an incredible speed, leaping over streets and alleys. Almost nothing could stop them, like a pale tide surging forward with unstoppable momentum towards the vampire's castle.

This was a scene Chadnomas had dreamed of for many years. Revenge, this sweet word, flowed in his blood, easing the pain in his body. He had survived all these years by clinging to this fantasy, and now it was finally about to come true. He couldn't wait to kiss his father.

Under the tireless gallop of the mutants, they soon arrived at the vampire's castle. The stern guards couldn't deter Chadnomas, whose heart was filled with revenge, nor the bloodthirsty mutant army.

After carefully examining the castle, Chadnomas smiled, pulling at the corners of his mouth.

"Nothing has changed, Father. You are too confident." As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the mutant army surged forward like a tidal wave, rushing towards the castle.

The vampire guards were indeed formidable, but their strength depended on the enemy they faced. For humans and vampires, the seven-meter-high factory walls and the dense patrols were sufficient to handle all problems. The walls could suppress enemy attacks, and the firepower in the guards' hands could inflict fatal damage.

But they hadn't anticipated this kind of opponent. The mutants were far more difficult to deal with than humans and vampires. The walls not only failed to hinder them but also concealed their movements. When they quietly climbed the walls along the shadows, it was clear that this would be a successful ambush.

The vampires were completely unprepared for this sudden attack. When the mutants swarmed over the walls, overwhelmed the guards, and began to flood into the factory, Zhou Yi knew the end of the vampires was near.

As Zhou Yi had expected, the vampires were completely unprepared for the mutants' attack. Even the mastermind, Vampire Grand Duke Makinos, was taken aback. In his eyes, his son was a useless failure, a failure who should have quietly faded away, not returned to challenge his authority.

But the failed Chadnomas had returned, and as a revenger. This made Makinos not only surprised but also ignited a fire of guilt, hatred, and anger within him. He would never allow anyone to challenge his rule, not even his own son.

Looking at the Blood Guard assembled before him at the sound of the alarm, he coldly issued his orders.

"Blood Guard, defend the castle, kill all the intruders. And bring me the head of their leader." At this moment, he no longer considered Chadnomas his son, or perhaps he had never done so. Like an aging lion clinging to his power, he didn't recognize Chadnomas's existence, seeing him only as a traitor about to usurp his throne.

Under the strict protection of the castle, Makinos, who had only read about mutants in reports and never encountered them, had no idea how ridiculous his orders were.

When the Blood Guard heard his orders, their faces turned grim. They knew the mutants' strength from experience. Dealing with a dozen or twenty might be manageable, but the alarm reported hundreds of mutants. Going up against them would be a death sentence.

No one wanted to die, even at the command of the Vampire Grand Duke. Rehert spoke up first.

"Boss, those guys are too strong. We are too few, we can't handle them."

This was the first time the Blood Guard had defied Makinos's orders. The death of the priest had indeed made them question the Vampire Grand Duke's authority.

The Blood Guard's defiance was something Makinos had never expected. He wanted to scold these so-called elite warriors, but he didn't. He knew they were his last line of defense, and he wouldn't cut off his own arm before he was truly safe.

So he changed his approach and said to the Blood Guard.

"Order the castle's defense system to be activated. Ignore the deaths of others, seal all entrances, and defend this place. Don't let a single one in." He then glanced at his daughter, who had been silent since returning. "And prepare for evacuation."

This order was much more feasible. The Blood Guard immediately began to operate in an orderly manner. Rehert contacted the guards inside the castle, ordering them to activate the defense system and close all entrances. Chuba, along with Light Axe and Virene, began searching the castle to ensure no mutants had infiltrated.

The most powerful Snowman was specifically ordered to stay by Makinos's side. He needed this combat strength to protect him in the most critical moments.

As Makinos sealed the castle's entrances, the factory on the ground was completely overrun by the mutants. The guards, unable to stop the wave of mutants, were overwhelmed and turned into new mutants.

Faced with these demon-like mutants, who were stronger and faster, the guards couldn't even escape. In less than half an hour, the mutants had cleared the factory.

Under the mutants' protection, Chadnomas entered the hall, walking step by step towards the underground entrance. Looking at the camera lens, Chadnomas smiled happily. He said to the camera,

"I have come for you, Father. Wait for me to come to you."

Hearing Chadnomas's words, Makinos, who had been monitoring his every move, clearly showed signs of anger. He waved his hand, and the vampires, who had been on standby, immediately pressed the buttons in their hands.

Immediately, rows of spotlights extended from the ceiling. Seeing this, Chadnomas had a bad feeling. He quickly picked up a gun from the ground and started shooting at the spotlights.

But his time was too short. In such a short time, he only managed to break a few. The rest began to emit light.

Purple light swept through the hall, and any mutant hit by the light was instantly ignited like a torch. They burned brightly, the blue flames even more dazzling than the purple light. This only made Chadnomas feel a chill.

In just a moment, most of the mutants around him were destroyed. Only a few standing under the broken lights survived by chance.

As he had said, the mutants were not perfect beings. Under ultraviolet light, they were even more vulnerable than vampires.

But such casualties did not stop Chadnomas. For him, revenge was worth any sacrifice. He had waited for so long, and he couldn't wait any longer. Today, he had to settle this, risking everything.